1951 Map of Nushagak Bay

About this map

Nushagak Bay serves as the focal point for this mid-century coastal survey, illustrating the complex maritime environment of the Bristol Bay region. The map documents established settlements and seasonal fishing infrastructure, including a Cannery at Ekuk and the former village location at Igushik (Site). The geography is defined by the convergence of major river systems like the Wood River and Nushagak River, which feed into a network of navigation routes such as Ship Channel and Schooner Channel. Extensive tidal features like Flounder Flat and Combine Flats suggest the navigational challenges faced by early 20th-century mariners. Along the coast, family and local landmarks such as Nichols Hills and Bradford Pt provide essential orientation points for those tracing the history of the Alaska salmon fishery and indigenous coastal life in the post-war era.